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2.4.10 NeXT

Manufacturer:
NeXT
Operating System:
Mach 2.0
Cables Required
To connect the NeXT with the
density 50 pin D connector on one end and a 50 pin Centronics type connector on
the other end. This may also be called a SCSI-1 to SCSI-2 cable. It should be
available from your NeXT hardware supplier or can be ordered from your
supplier.
Choosing a SCSI ID
SCSI ID 4 is typically free on NeXT machines for use with tape drives, or devices
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such as the . This corresponds to the device 'st0'. If this ID is already in
use, check with a system administrator to select another ID. The SCSI ID for the
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can be chosen in the range 0 to 6.
Connecting the
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The next step is to connect the
unterminate the SCSI bus temporarily, it is recommended that you shut-down and
turn o the computer before making the connection.
Make sure the Options switches on the rear of the
down. Then connect the
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is the last device on the SCSI bus, be sure to connect the provided SCSI
terminator between the cable and the
Once it is hooked up and powered on you can reboot the computer. If you have
trouble rebooting, verify that the SCSI ID selected on the
that was in use. When the machine is starting up, you should see:
TCT DATLINK as st0 at sc0 target 4 lun 0
in the startup messages, assuming you are using SCSI ID 4.
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The 's SCSI ID switch goes up to 9, but the 8 and 9 settings are only for factory
9
testing. The NeXT itself uses SCSI ID 7
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you will require a cable with a high-
9
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to the computer. Since it is necessary to
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to the computer using the SCSI cable. If the
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's SCSI connector.
Installation
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are set with all switches
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was not one